Human Factors and Ergonomics MSc
MSc
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our MSc in Human Factors and Ergonomics aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to design products, jobs, tasks and environments from the human perspective. If you are interested in people, technology and design, then this could be the course for you.
In this course you will learn about a range of human characteristics (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) as they relate to our interactions with jobs, environments, products, services and other people. You will graduate with a postgraduate qualification that is increasingly desirable in industry and provides the necessary knowledge and skills to address human factors issues for the 21st century.
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This is a Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors Qualifying Course
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There are many opportunities to continue your studies within the department through an extensive PhD programme within the Human Factors Research Group
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More than 98% of engineering research ranked of international quality
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Graduates of the Human Factors and Ergonomics MSc can get full membership with the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) after completing four years’ work experience
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Human Factors and Ergonomics MSc, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
High 2.2 (or international equivalent); IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element).
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
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About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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